The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 434 Chapter 434

Hendrix threw a glance at Olivia and let out an indifferent "oh". Then, he walked past them and joined another group in conversation.

Nathan was unfazed. He casually poured himself a glass of wine and sat down beside Olivia.

"I honestly thought Hendrix would bring Noelle along with him. You probably haven't met her, have you?" he asked.

Olivia pressed her lips together briefly before answering, "Actually, I have met her before."

"Is that so?" Nathan raised an eyebrow in surprise. But then, he quickly remembered something. "Oh, right. You used to work at the hospital, so you must have seen her there. She's pregnant now, and Hendrix goes with her to almost every checkup.

"For someone with his status to be that attentive, it's honestly pretty impressive. You wouldn't believe what scumbags some guys in our circle are. They're not much to look at, nor do they have much money, but somehow, they've got a string of side chicks."

Olivia wasn't sure why Nathan was telling her all this, nor did she know how to answer him. So, she simply lowered her head and gave a muted "oh".

Nathan had been speaking enthusiastically with a smile, but when that half-hearted response landed, his expression dimmed.

you? You don't seem interested in the topic at

"N-No, I—"

could finish, Nathan had already slipped his arm around her waist. "Then, why the long face? Don't forget what

pupils to narrow slightly and her hands to ball into fists. It took

smile at him.

a cry." Nathan's gaze darkened. Then, he pressed

wine without moving or saying a

are you waiting for? Go

took the glass

"Excuse me, Mr. Freeman."

the person beside him, but he paused and turned toward Olivia when he heard her

said in a quiet voice, "I-I'd

but then he noticed Nathan had his gaze fixed on him

and Nathan didn't get along, but publicly giving something to talk about wasn't worth the trouble. So, in the end, Hendrix picked up

then quickly retreated

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